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If you run into an issue, your first instinct might be to schedule an appointment at your local Apple Store or to take the phone down to your local carrier location. Those are certainly options, but there’s a chance you’ll be able to fix the issue on your own in a matter of minutes.

In this guide we’ll show you how to fix the most common iPhone SE problems including severe battery drain, connectivity issues, lag, sound problems, and a few other annoying issues.

How to Fix iPhone SE Battery Life Issues

One of the most common iPhone SE problems is abnormal battery drain. This is issue always pops up after Apple releases a new iOS update though often times it seemingly comes out of nowhere.

How to Fix iPhone SE Performance Problems

We’ve been hearing about a wide range of iPhone SE performance issues in the aftermath of the latest iOS 12 release. Some users are noticing more frequent lag, others are seeing random reboots and lockups.

How to Fix iPhone SE iTunes Issues

Some iPhone SE users are running into issues with iTunes. iTunes either doesn’t recognize the iPhone SE or they’re simply unable to connect to the service. Some users are reportedly getting the following message: “The iPhone cannot be used because it requires a newer version of iTunes. Go to www.itunes.com to download the latest version of iTunes.”

If you’re running into issues with iTunes, make sure you’ve updated to the latest version. Apple added sync support for the iPhone SE and iPad Pro starting with iTunes version 12.5.4.

If you’re running the current version of iTunes, and you’re positive your Lightning cable and ports are working properly, make sure you’re running the latest version of Windows or macOS.

If your computer spits out a Trust this Computer alert, unlock your iPhone SE and tap Trust. If it still doesn’t work, restart your iPhone SE and try again.

How to Fix iPhone SE Bluetooth Problems

Many iPhone SE users are complaining about Bluetooth issues. Bluetooth problems are extremely common and they can be extremely tricky to fix.

If your Bluetooth connectivity starts acting up, go into Settings > Bluetooth > and select the Bluetooth connection having issues using the “i” in the circle.

On the next screen tap Forget this Device and then try reconnecting to the Bluetooth device giving you problems.

If that doesn’t work, go into your iPhone SE’s Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Make sure you have your Wi-Fi passwords handy because this will cause the iPhone SE to forget them. Try reconnecting to the Bluetooth device.

You can also try resetting your iPhone SE’s settings to their factory defaults. To do this, head into Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. This could take a few minutes and it will also cause your iPhone SE to forget Wi-Fi passwords.

If you’re dealing with Bluetooth issues in the car and nothing here works, you should consult your car manual. If that doesn’t help, make an appointment with customer service at your local dealership and see if they can diagnose the issue.

How to Fix iPhone SE Wi-Fi Problems

Wi-Fi issues are also a bit tricky to fix and we’ve seen many iPhone SE users cry out for potential remedies. Here are a few to try if your Wi-Fi speeds suddenly become slow or non-existent.

The first thing you’ll want to do is check your router. To be safe, restart your router (unplug for a minute and plug back in) and see if that jumpstarts your Wi-Fi connectivity.

You’ll also want to check your internet service provider for an outage. You can do that via DownDetector, social media sites like Twitter, or through your provider’s customer service.

If your iPhone SE suddenly gets stuck updating iCloud Settings, you’ll want to hold down the device’s power button and volume down button at the same time and wait for the iPhone SE to reboot itself. Once it reboots, try again.

How to Fix iPhone SE Sound Issues

If your iPhone SE’s speakers suddenly cut out or if the sound becomes distorted, here’s what you can do.

First, you’ll want to check the Ring/Silent switch on the side of your device to make sure it’s set in the correct position. There’s a chance you accidentally nudged it while holding the phone.

If it’s set correctly, restart your iPhone SE. You might also try performing a hard reset by holding down the volume down and power button at the same time.

If your sound is still wonky, try turning your Bluetooth off and on. If the sound is still missing, check for dust or debris that could be blocking the speaker grille or the phone’s Lightning Dock.

If your microphone suddenly stops working or starts randomly cutting out, restart your iPhone SE. You can also try restoring your phone from a backup.

If you’re experiencing poor call quality, restart your phone to see if that corrects the issue.

If it doesn’t, check the iPhone SE’s receiver to make sure it isn’t blocked by debris or your screen protector. The receiver is the slit located above the device’s screen.

How to Fix iPhone SE App Store Problems

If that doesn’t work, try toggling your cellular data on if it’s off. Head into your Settings > Cellular Data > and scroll down to the App Store and toggle it on if it’s off.

If cellular data is active and it’s still busted, sync the date and time on your iPhone SE by going to General > Date & Time. Toggle Set Automatically to off then scroll down to set the data and time manually.

Once you’ve done that, head into the App Store, leave it open for a few seconds, and go back to Date & Time and toggle Set Automatically back to on.

Now, close the App Store in your multitasking tray and open it again to see if the App Store is working properly. It should be.

How to Fix iPhone SE Screen Issues

If your iPhone SE’s screen is unresponsive, hard reset the phone. Hold down the power Button and the volume down button at the same time and wait for it to reboot.

If the issue is happening inside of an app, close the app and reopen it. You’ll also want to make sure your iPhone SE’s screen is clean and dry. Moisture will affect gestures and taps.

If you passed on installing iOS 13.1, you get an additional patch with your iOS 13.5.1 update. You can learn more right here.

If you're moving up from iOS 12, you'll get iOS 13.0's nine security patches with your upgrade to iOS 13.5.1. Read about those here.

If you skipped iOS 12.4.1 or any older versions of iOS 12, you'll get their security patches with your iOS 13.5.1 update.

iOS 12.4.1 only had one patch on board, but Apple's iOS 12.4 update brought 19 security patches to the iPhone. If you're interested in the specifics, you can read about them on right here.

In addition to those patches, iOS 13 itself comes with some security and privacy upgrades including improved anti-tracking features in Safari and the ability to get rid of location metadata in your photos.

You also now have the ability to block apps from using Bluetooth and the ability to allow apps to access your location just once.

iOS 13 will also send you reminders about applications that track your data.